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3D

Or 3-D

[three-dee]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or representing something in three dimensions; three-dimensional.

    3D movies.



noun

  1. a three-dimensional form or appearance.

    My dreams are always in 3D.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of 3D1

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
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Example Sentences

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To restore them to their original shape, Prof Ni's team scanned the skulls and undistorted them using computer modelling techniques and then printed replicas on a 3D printer.

From BBC

The trend had sparked hope among die-hard Sega fans that remakes of the Sonic Adventure series - among the character's first 3D outings - would also be coming.

From BBC

They even incorporated alternative training equipment into his workouts, using water-bags and 3D straps as less taxing complements for barbells and heavy weights.

In contrast, their computer programme "gives students a crystal clear 3D map of these anatomical structures and their relationships to each other", he said.

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As part of the VR fashion design process, Ms New draws over 3D avatars of her subjects in the digital space.

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